Girls on the Run hosts 5K Fun Run

Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010

JUNEAU - Girls on the Run of Southeast Alaska - a running program offered to educate and prepare young girls for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living - will host its 5K Fun Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Twin Lakes.

The run is an untimed event to celebrate the accomplishments of the girls participating in the 12-week, 24-lesson, after-school program. Activities will include face painting, hair spraying, T-shirt signing and energy awards.

If you would like to support the girls at the end of their season or if you're a runner interested in an untimed event. Cost is $10 to pre-register and $15 on race day. Children ages 12 and under free.

Proceeds will go to support the GOTR program. Pre-register at JRC The Alaska Club or AWARE. For more information, call Ati Nasiah at 586-6623.